$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handwoven French Bistro Chair By Philippe Model Maison at Studio ALM
By Philippe Model Maison
Located in Paddington, NSW
Founded by designer Philippe Model, the brand produces unique hand-woven indoor furniture—chairs, stools, benches, and armchairs—crafted entirely in Burgundy, France.
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,900 / item
Renoir Chair by Philippe Model for Studio ALM
By Philippe Model Maison
Located in Paddington, NSW
A beautiful pair of handwoven “Renoir” chairs by Philippe Model Maison, showcasing the designer’s signature blend of artisanal craftsmanship and poetic whimsy.
Bamboo, Rattan
Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Eros chair (12 pieces sold separately), design Philippe Starck, manufactured by Kartell, Early 2000s.
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph.
Steel
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph.
Steel
Set of Six Philippe Starck Dining, Office Chairs, Model Costes, 1984 Midcentury
By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great set of six Philippe Starck "Costes" dining chairs with armrests, 1982, project Aleph version, labeled.
Metal
Cassina Model Lazy Working Chair Blue Leather Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy working armchair for Cassina Blue leather. Feet made of aluminium.
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Model Dr. Glob chair, Kartell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dr. Glob Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, in Pink The Dr. Glob chair, designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, is an iconic 1980s design piece. In this version, it features a p...
Metal, Steel
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph.
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Pair Of Miss Dorn Model Armchairs for Disform, c. 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchairs for Disform 1982. Black metal structure, original black fabric round seat. Dimensions: 70 cm H, 54 cm W, 44 cm D, seat height: 46 cm...
Metal
$1,578Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Fascinating and rare pair of Italian chairs with armrests model "King" or "Antique Master"; they are made of the best quality walnut; the comfortable backrest has an elaborate and re...
Linen, Walnut
Set of 4 gray metal chairs in the style of Starck's "Von Vogelsans" model
By Philippe Starck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 4 gray metal chairs in the style of Starck's "Von Vogelsans" model Stackable chairs - indoor Outdoor Measues : 50x42cm H:70 SH:44cm Material : Metal some small rust problems ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
1990s French Design Set of 6 Louis XX Model Chairs by Philippe Starck For Vitra
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1990s French Design Set of 6 Louis XX Model Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra made of blown polypropylene grey color with silver colored back metal feet.
Plastic
"Francesca Spanish" Chairs Model 2 - Phillipe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ‘Francesca Spanish’ chair is a model designed by Starck at the time of Starck Product. It was designed in 1977, with a first edition in 1979-1980. The special feature of this des...
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 13 in
Thonet Child Chair Seating Plywood Original Early Model Stamped and Labeled
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet collectors item Stamped and labeled by Thonet circa 1880 Fix plywood seating original.
Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy in '80s; exactly 1986.
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Izegem, VWV
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Eros chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic. It features the pure compositional...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Philippe Starck chairs model Tessa nature edition Driade Aleph 1990 set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This set of 4 chairs, Tessa Nature model, was designed by the famous French designer and architect Philippe Starck in the 90s for Driade Aleph (signature under the backrest, label u...
Straw, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
1980s Philippe Starck Design Set of 4 Chairs Dr Glob Model for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s Philippe Starck design set of 4 chairs Dr Glob model for Kartell Its original design makes it a must have!
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 22.84 in
Philippe Starck Six Mid-Century Modern Costes Armchairs, Aleph Driade Italy, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Vintage set of six Costes model chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph / Driade Italia.
Steel
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Plywood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,100 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
IDE BISTRO TABLE - 30" Travertine Beige Stone Round Entryway Table, Hall Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 30 inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 30 inches in diameter and standing 30...
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,876
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Teak
$1,703 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$1,741 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
$3,424
H 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Venetian Modern Round Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round Venetian Style Mirror, Spain 1960s Elegant Venetian style Hollywood Regency round mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. This glamorous mirror featuring a double layer...
Metal, Brass
$4,746Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entir...
Beech
Bunny Williams Home Button-Down Chest (Oak)
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-century design and intricately carved geometric details transform this chest into a bold statement of style. Truly timeless and sturdily built, this chest will ground ...
Wood, Oak
$3,947Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.3 in W 31.5 in D 32.3 in
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st Edition made in the early 90s. Both arm chairs are in good condition with normal wear of ...
Steel
$5,224 / set
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade. The armchairs have a very distinctive sharp and clean look, but are still relativ...
Metal
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.